Redefining Family Jonathan Wilson

In this emotionally charged episode of Redefining Family host Jonathan shares his personal journey of redefining family dynamics, resonating deeply with guest Sam Lantz’ story. Sam bravely opens up about his realization of his sexuality in his teens and the profound struggles he faced in coming to terms with it.Growing up in a Mormon family, Sam grappled with conflicting emotions and societal pressures. Despite having a large family, he now only maintains contact with a few siblings due...

Welcome to this week's episode of "Redefining Family"! Join Jonathan as he sits down with Jake and Sean Taylor-Baumann for a heartfelt conversation about their journey of growing up gay in Utah and navigating the complexities of identity and family.Jake opens up about the challenges of reconciling his sexuality with his Mormon upbringing, sharing the pivotal moments of realization and eventual acceptance. He reflects on the years spent keeping his true self hidden until finding the courage to...

Welcome to the first episode of Season 3! Today, Jonathan shares his personal journey of building his family outside of his blood relatives. He discusses the pivotal moment when he decided to let go of his 18 blood relatives, marking the beginning of his freedom journey.Joining Jonathan is his lifelong friend D. D has been a constant source of support for Jonathan through his darkest times.Jonathan opens up about the challenges he faces in maintaining relationships with his niece ...

On this week's episode of Redefining Family, Jonathan has the pleasure of speaking with his old friend Jonathan Goldstein and his daughter Madi Goldstein. At seventeen, Madi came out to Jonathan and his wife as transgender. Since then, they have not only supported her, but have become advocates for her and the trans and queer communities.Jonathan discusses the realization him and his wife had that Madi was struggling with her gender identity. Madi explains that she felt a d...

This week on "Redefining Family," Jonathan interviews internationally recognized and award-winning musician and composer Blake Allen. Blake was raised Mormon and came out to his blood related family at 18 years old, which at the time, did not go over very well. However Blake explains that since then, him and his parents have learned to love each other in the way that they know how, even after he stepped away from the Mormon church.Blake also opens up about how in college, t...

This week on Redefining Family Jonathan opens the episode talking about the very scary state of our country and worries for our future. Jonathan then interviews Robert Oliver, LGBTQ advocate, political organizer, and is also running for the West Hollywood City Council. Robert opens up about always knowing he was gay but also feeling like an outcast. Robert was raised in a reform, Jewish family, that was very accepting, and he explains the amazing values that were bestowed u...